19 Best Mexican Restaurants in Tuscaloosa

Explore Tuscaloosa's Mexican flavors with our restaurant recommendations.

Central Mesa American • $$
519 Greensboro Ave, Tuscaloosa

Customers` Favorites

Hot Chicken and Churro Waffles
Nashville Hot Chicken Tacos
Tinga Chicken Chimichanga
Tinga Chicken Enchiladas
Street Corn Appetizer
Steak Birria Machete
Grilled Chicken
Pork Belly Taco
Mahi Mahi Bowl
Cuban Sandwich

“Awesome hand crafted margaritas!“

4.6 Superb237 Reviews
La Gran Fiesta Mexican Restaurant Mexican • $
9770 AL-69 K, Tuscaloosa

Customers` Favorites

La Gran Fiesta Chicken Chimichanga
Shrimps and Scallops Fajita
53 Vegetable Quesadilla
SP 5 Enchiladas Verdes
Burrito Rice and Beans
Mexican Wire Alambres
One Fajita Quesadilla
Arrachera Carne Asada
Combination Dinner
California Burrito

“Best service and good food“

4.5 Superb224 Reviews
Antojitos Izcalli - Authentic Méxican Restaurant Mexican • $
623 Hargrove E Rd, Tuscaloosa

Customers` Favorites

Tacos Al Pastor Y Pollo Tostados
Street Tacos Al Pastor
Bistek Ala Mexicano
Flour Tortilla Taco
Pambazo with Onions
Bistek Ala Mexicana
Quesadilla Suprema
Kids Quesadilla
Potato Tortita
Tacos De Lengua

“Authentic and so yummy! We are from Texas and have came here to get our fix every time we are in town. Rice and beans feel like home.“

4.6 Superb149 Reviews
Taco Mama - Tuscaloosa Mexican • $
2104A University Blvd, Tuscaloosa

Customers` Favorites

Burrito and Chips with Queso Dip and a Soft Pulled Pork Taco
Ground Beef \u0026 Cheese Taco the Super Slade
Ground Beef & Cheese Taco the Super Slade
Build Your Own Jorge's Nachos
Watermelon Margherita
Taco & Nacho Home Box
The Hippie Fisherman
Taco Nacho Home Box
Cheese Quesadilla
Steak Quesadilla

“I ate lunch here last weekend and loved it we both got the Alabama redneck and it was absolutely delicious . I usually don't finish my food in one sitting but I sure did here . we will be coming back soon .“

4.5 Superb163 Reviews
Jalapeños Downtown Cocina + Tequila Bar Mexican • $
405 23rd Ave, Tuscaloosa

Customers` Favorites

Shrimp Dirty Rice
Pork Belly Tacos
Chips and Salsa
Street Tacos
Fajita Nachos
Fajita Gumbo
Big Bad Wolf
Burrito Bowl
Three Tacos
Enchiladas

“I think this is one of the most underrated restaurants in Tuscaloosa. Taco Mama is more well known, but I actually always recommend Jalapeños Downtown over the food at Taco Mama - hot take for some. I recommend the Dirty Rice Bowl with steak, absolutely delicious.“

4.3 Superb82 Reviews
Cancun Bar & Grill Mexican • $
311 Merchants Walk Floor 1, Tuscaloosa

Customers` Favorites

Too Stuffed Burrito
The Stuffed Burrito
Veggie High Nachos
Supreme Quesadilla
Shredded Chicken
Grilled Chicken
Supreme Nachos
Crazy Burrito
Guacamole Dip
Cuatro Tacos

“We had an Outstanding meal at Cancun! I can’t believe we waited 3 years to try this place. If you loved La Bamba then you will love this place. It’s some of the best authentic Mexican hands down. Raymundo has done a fantastic job with this restaurant and we will be coming back everytime we are in town!“

4.8 Superb40 Reviews
Jalapeños Mexican Grill Mexican • $
4432 Old Birmingham Hwy, Tuscaloosa

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Quesadilla with Extra Grilled Onions
Chicken Enchilada and Chimichanga Dinner
Pitcher of Frozen Margarita
One Taco Rice \u0026 Beans
Chicken Tenders and Fries
SP 9 Fajitas Tradicionales
Chicken and Beef Tacos
Domestic Beer Pitchers
One Taco Rice & Beans
Small Salsa and Chips

“Had a great experience at Jalapeños Mexican Grill. The service was excellent from the moment we arrived, and the food was honestly impressive.

I highly recommend the pork belly tacos — full of flavor and perfectly cooked. The Combo Fajitas were also amazing, with steak, chicken, and shrimp all served together and incredibly delicious. Everything tasted fresh and well prepared.

It’s definitely a great place to visit if you’re in Tuscaloosa: excellent food, friendly service, and very affordable prices. Really good value for the quality you get. Highly recommended!“

4.1 Good121 Reviews
Los Tarascos Mexican • $
110 Skyland E Blvd, Tuscaloosa

Customers` Favorites

Kid's Burrito with Rice & Beans
Quesadilla Appetizer Sampler
Shrimp Quesadilla Tarasca
Carnitas Street Tacos
Chicken Enchiladas
Carne Asada Plate
Chimichanga Dinner
Two Beef Enchilada
Fajitas for Two
Chicken Fajitas

“10/10 Great food, great service, no complaints whatsoever“

4 Good159 Reviews
Taqueria el paso Mexican • $
1911 Skyland E Blvd B1, Tuscaloosa

Customers` Favorites

Empanada de Queso Y Empanada de Pollo
Nachos with Cheese and Beef
Tacos Dorados Flautas
Bistec A la Mexicana
Cubana Regular
Caldo de Res
Carne Asada
Salad Bar
Huaraches
Barbacoa

“Great authentic Mexican food!“

4.5 Superb46 Reviews
Loco Lupes Mexican • $
2370 Jack Warner Pkwy #101, Tuscaloosa

Customers` Favorites

Fajitas Shrimp for 2 20 Shrimp
Fajita Salad with Shrimp
Friday Sat Marg Special
Fajitas Grilled Chicken
Queso Cheese Nachos
Black Bean Soup Bowl
Loco Mexican Plate
Fajitas Steak for 2
Mexican Quesadilla
Noddle Soup Bowl

“As I was looking for an authentic Mexican place, I came upon Loco Lupes. I wanted queso and on the DoorDash website, this was the only place other than Socal, Chiptotle, and Central Mesa. Although those places are great, I do not like their queso very much. I have never heard of Loco Lupes but decided to give it a go. Thank goodness I did because that was one of the best quesos that I have ever had. I also got a cheese quesadilla and salsa. Both were great and I will for sure order this again. 10/10!“

3.9 Good169 Reviews
Made in Mexico Tacos and Tequila. Mexican • $
1241 McFarland Blvd E Suit B1, Tuscaloosa

Customers` Favorites

Carne Asada with Charro Beans \u0026 Rice \u0026 Homemade Guacamole
Carne Asada with Charro Beans & Rice & Homemade Guacamole
Cilantro \u0026 Onions Red Sauce \u0026 Green Sauce
Cilantro & Onions Red Sauce & Green Sauce
Shrimp Taco \u0026 Mexican Spaghetti
Quesabirria Tacos with Consomme
Shrimp Taco & Mexican Spaghetti
Quesadilla De Pollo
Choice of Salsas
Chicken Fingers

“es un exelente lugar con muy buen sazón y además cuenta con karaoke los viernes“

4 Good107 Reviews
Veracruz Mexican Grill Mexican • $
501 15th St E, Tuscaloosa

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Fajitas with Side of Cheese Dip
Chips and Salsa Queso
Supreme Chimichanga
Fajita Quesadilla
Chicken Enchiladas
Veggie Quesadilla
Street Tacos
Burrito
Steak

“Delicious salsa & cheese dip to start with! Food came out quickly. Awesome wait staff. Will be back!“

4 Good97 Reviews
El Agave Mexican Grill & Bar Mexican • $
1800 McFarland Blvd E #430, Tuscaloosa

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Fajita

“I really don’t want to leave this review…because I don’t want the rest of Tuscaloosa to find out how great this place is. But with some unique food items, great service, large portions, and extremely reasonable prices, this is the best Mexican option anywhere close. Really, really good.“

4.3 Superb51 Reviews
Taqueria La Reina Mexican • $
3020 University Blvd E, Tuscaloosa

Customers` Favorites

Fresh Handmade Tortillas
Philly Cheese Steak
Birria Tacos
Street Tacos
Burritos

“Great food! Try them out! Delicious! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️“

4.5 Superb35 Reviews
Taqueria Martinez Mexican • $
208 Skyland E Blvd, Tuscaloosa

Customers` Favorites

Street Tacos

“The food was Delicious and Would Recommend Everyone try it out“

4.8 Superb24 Reviews
Jalapeños Mexican Grill Mexican • $
1845 New Watermelon Rd, Tuscaloosa

Customers` Favorites

Chicken and Shrimp Fajitas
Cowboy Burrito Supreme
Ground Beef Soft Tacos
Mexican Tacos Chicken
Fajita Quesadilla
Sizzling Fajitas
Steak Monterrey
Chips and Salsa
Quesadilla Soup
Chicken Fingers

“We drove out of the way to find this place after a playoff baseball game in cottondale.

It was soooo worth it. Prices are very reasonable and portions were surprisingly large!!

We ate fill the fish tacos, shrimp quesadillas and guacamole tacos. What a refreshing change to find Tex mex that tastes fresh!!!

We’ll definitebe back“

3.8 Good67 Reviews
Moe's Southwest Grill Mexican • $
2312 McFarland Blvd E, Tuscaloosa

Customers` Favorites

The Homewrecker Burrito
Burrito and Salsa
Chips & Dip Trio
Tortilla Chips
Adobo Chicken
Burrito Bowl
Famous Queso
Fajita Kit
Quesadilla
Salsa Bar

“Ms. Wanda, Ms. Betty, and the rest of the employees are great! Always friendly and speedy service! ♥️“

3.3 Good82 Reviews
Taco Casa Tex-Mex • $
1015 Skyland E Blvd, Tuscaloosa

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Chimalupa
Chili Taco Salad
Beef Taco Burger
Chili Burrito
Messe Nachos
Chicken Taco
Beefy Nachos
Beef Sancho
Enchiladas
Soft Taco

“I ate a Chicken Chimalupa, and two chicken burritos from the Skyland restaurant and it was delicious. I’m talking about the best meal I’ve had in any Taco Casa! Kudos to the staff at the Taco Casa on Skyland near the Walmart and the license bureau.“

3.8 Good123 Reviews
Taco Casa Tex-Mex • $
603 15th St E, Tuscaloosa

Customers` Favorites

Beef Taco with Rice and Beans
Messy Nachos and a Number 1
Chimalupa the Taco Salad
Queso Beefy Nachos
Chicken Enchilada
Chicken Burrito
Messe Nachos
Beef Burrito
Beef Sancho
Taco Burger

“Great tacos & burritos! Excellent prices!“

3.8 Good112 Reviews

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